New 13spd SRAM Force & Rival XPLR AXS tested & explained

In 2024, SRAM put forward the best 1x gravel group on the market with its Red XPLR AXS, with huge improvements in braking, system integration and, yes, 13 speeds. Now SRAM is rolling out two more affordable groups with nearly all those same features - SRAM Force XPLR AXS and Rival XPLR AXS. As you might expect, the two new groups weigh more and cost less than red, and don’t have all the features of the top-end. I’ve ridden all three groups, and frankly am excited about what they offer on bikes that don’t cost the earth. -- Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow me on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/ben-delaney or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_delaney -- The Ride is supported in 2025 by: Castelli clothing: https://www.castelli-cycling.com/US/en/ HOVERAir self-flying cameras: https://hoverair.com/ Perc coffee: https://tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15') Saris racks: https://saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15') Silca maintenance: https://bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10') BikeTiresDirect: https://tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: https://www.thecyclist-lawyer.com/ Shimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tep Feedback Sports stands & tools: https://bit.ly/3S9Dq8r